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James Corban
At almost 21, James Corban shocked New Zealand motorsport - considerably beating the lap times of seasoned international professional drivers at the NZ Racing Academy in the same car.
Within his first two seasons, James won two New Zealand series titles: the BMW Open C Endurance Championship and the Formula Open New Zealand FT40 Championship.
Now behind the wheel of Oracle Insurances’ Honda EK Civic in the Production Race Series - New Zealand’s largest grid - James is proving his consistency, adaptability, and racecraft.
Driven by faith, resilience, and a relentless work ethic, James is building a professional motorsport career step by step. James is ready and maximising any opportunity that arises, with his eyes set on Formula Regional Oceania.
He loves doing his racing with his partners, and is inviting more to join him on the journey.
“James showed talent at the academy that I had only seen from the top 1% before him. He was teachable, took on my advice, and became faster than my professional instructors on his second day in a car. From that, I got him onto a race team to get him started in motorsport."
Daniel Gaunt, Hampton Downs Racing Academy co-owner, professional racing driver, Toyota Racing Series champion, and Australian driver’s champion.
Keep up to date with this unfolding race to the top via social media.
Latest Racing Results
James Corban's success showcased through his proven track record
April 25, 2025
Single Seater Festival
Final Round Win, Secured Championship Victory!
Position
1
Track / Location
Taupo Motorsport Park
Car
Tatuus FT40 (Formula Car)
March 15, 2025
Thunder at the Downs
2nd overall. Round 4, Formula Open New Zealand.
Position
Track / Location
Hampton Downs
Car
Tatuus FT40 (Formula Car)
January 26, 2025
Legends of Speed
Round Win! Round 3 of Formula Open
Position
Track / Location
Hampton Downs
Car
Tatuus FT40 (Formula Car)
November 17, 2024
Honda Cup Round 2
Motul Honda Cup Round 2 win!
With the Honda Integra DC2 not operating at full capacity with a factory gearbox and differential in the car, compared to the competition's cars who had these upgrades. James still managed to run a clean sweep for the round, finishing 1st overall!
Position
1
Track / Location
Taupo Motorsport Park
Car
Honda Integra DC2
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